PetSmart Adoption Event, "Second Chance at Love" - Friday & Saturday, September 10th & 11th- 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The Humane Society of Southern New Mexico will hold an adoption promotion event on Friday & Saturday, September 10th & 11th , from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special 2-day promotion will be held at PetSmart, located at 2200 E. Lohman, in Las Cruces. The Humane Society will feature many wonderful rescue animals available for adoption, those seeking a second chance at love in a forever home. Animals featured will include dogs in our foster care program and felines currently showcased at the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center, and kittens also. Drop by the adoption event to see the animals featured or to talk to us about questions or topics related to pet care at our information/outreach table.

Education Outreach w/Information Table at Sam's Club - Saturday, September 11th - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Humane Society of Southern New Mexico will hold an education/outreach table at Sam's Club (2711 N. Telshor Blvd.) on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Information on HSSNM programs and services will be provided, including literature and materials on pet care, spay-neuter, and related animal welfare topics. Volunteers are needed to help staff the table, to answer questions from members of the public on pet care topics & services. Your help with this outreach effort is welcome, to promote awareness of these important topics and encourage volunteerism for the animals in our community. Please contact coordinator Jean Gilbert at 522-2529 or jean@hssnm.org

Pet Adoption Promo Event at PetSmart - August 21st

Our thanks to the friends, supporters, and community members who dropped by to see the rescue/foster animals featured at the promotion event on August 21st at PetSmart. Many stopped by to see the animals or to visit with us at our information and education/outreach table held in conjunction with the adoption event. We appreciate the support for rescue animals, those who need a second chance at love in forever homes! Interest was shown in the many adorable kittens featured that day. The interest of admirers will likely result in adoptions sometime during the month or before summer comes to a close.

"Dog Days of Summer" Pet Adoption Promo Event at PetSmart - July 24th-

We are pleased to announce the pet promotion event on July 24th resulted in three adoptions! Toby, a beautiful and energetic "red headed" Labrador mix puppy was adopted by a family as a companion for their adult Red Tick Hound. Toby is a welcome addition, especially for his new buddy who's needed a canine pal since the loss of an elderly furred friend who was his long-time companion.

Chloe, an adult cat was admitted into our program the day of the promotion and adopted that afternoon by a family who will treat her as queen being the sole family pet. It should be noted that Chloe did not adjust to her former family's dog so her new home is perfect where she is the only pet.

An adult Chihuahua "Lucky", who has been in the HSSNM foster care program for awhile, was also adopted at the event. We are thrilled for these three animals finding forever homes!

Our thanks to all the volunteers who made the event successful and to members of the public who dropped by to see the featured animals and to visit our information/outreach table. It was a busy day with a lot of people stopping by, showing interest in HSSNM programs and services for animals. Many thanks!!

Annual Members & Friends Meeting - Saturday, July 17th

The show of support was tremendous from members and friends attending the July 17th annual meeting!! Read highlights of the meeting by clicking on this link and summary about presenter Betty Hoover, director of the Humane Society of El Paso, who spoke on the important topic of a "No Kill Agency".

Dogs Deserve Better Chain-Off - Saturday, July 3rd

Animal advocates and friends joined together for the second annual "Dogs Deserve Better Chain-Off" on July 3rd, lead by ACTion Programs for Animals, bringing awareness to the plight of chained dogs in our community. The "Chain Off" was held at Albert Johnson Park near Branigan Library, a high traffic and visible area where passer-bys had opportunity to view demonstrators' placards with declarations "Unchain My Heart", "A Chained Dog Lives in Misery", "Friends Don't Chain Friends". Motorists passing by responded enthusiastically to the demonstration and to signs, including "Honk to Unchain" with countless honks of their car horns and thumbs up in support!!

KRWG Radio covered the demonstration. Click on this link to see the interview.

Consider joining us next year for this annual observance. Stayed tuned to learn about future activities or events planned regarding "Dogs Deserve Better" work and campaigns.

Yard Sale Fundraiser on June 26th HUGE SUCCESS for Cat Adoption Program!!

The yard sale held on June 26th to benefit the HSSNM cat adoption program was a tremendous success with over $600.00 raised!! Organizers Monica & Bob Smiggen, Diane Hammond, & Evelyn Hancock are especially thrilled with this first time fundraiser for the cat program.

Evelyn Hancock, captain of the HSSNM cat adoption program with PetSmart Charities, wants to acknowledge the following people for their hard work in making the fundraiser such a huge success:

Considerable thanks go to Monica & Bob Smiggen for holding the sale at their home and for serving as organizers and coordinators of the sale. This was quite a responsibility with all the comings and goings with donated items and work involved with their home as headquarters! Special thanks go to Diane Hammond for taking a lead and large role in the work of organizing the sale. Acknowledgements also go to the following people for their donations of sale items, money contributed, for their time and talents: Kathy Billing, Michelle Corella, Marilyn Grayson, Jackie Hestir, Kelley Hestir, Kristen Hestir, Barbara Kane, Charissa Paskowski. Our thanks also to HSSNM board of directors for donating items.

Adoption Promotion Event at PetSmart - June 19th

The adoption promotion event held June 19th at PetSmart resulted in an adoption and perfect match for family for Katie, a yellow Labrador mix who has been in HSSNM foster care. Katie is a welcome addition to her new family, adopted as a companion for their female dog who has been missing her former playmate/companion who recently died. We are so happy for Katie!

Our thanks to all who dropped by to see the featured animals at the promotion event and those who visited our information/outreach table. We appreciate your interest and support of rescue animals who are looking for a second chance at love in forever homes.